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Q.5. Define Apoenzyme and Coenzyme. Ans. Apoenzyme- An enzyme that requires a cofactor but does not have one bound. An apoenzyme is an inactive enzyme, activation of the enzyme occurs upon binding of an organic or inorganic cofactor. (ii) Coenzyme - A coenzyme is a substance that works with an enzyme to initiate or aid the function of the enzyme. It may be considered a helper molecule for a biochemical reaction. Coenzymes are small, nonproteinaceous molecules that provide a transfer site for a functioning enzyme. They are intermediate carriers of an atom or group of atoms, allowing a reaction to occur. Coenzymes are not considered part of an enzyme's structure, they are sometimes referred to as cosubstrates.

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